Quote of The Month

Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realize that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events.
- Sir Winston Churchill

There are two visions of America. One precedes our founding fathers and finds its roots in the harshness of our puritan past. It is very suspicious of freedom, uncomfortable with diversity, hostile to science, unfriendly to reason, contemptuous of personal autonomy. It sees America as a religious nation. It views patriotism as allegiance to God. It secretly adores coercion and conformity. Despite our constitution, despite the legacy of the Enlightenment, it appeals to millions of Americans and threatens our freedom.

The other vision finds its roots in the spirit of our founding revolution and in the leaders of this nation who embraced the age of reason. It loves freedom, encourages diversity, embraces science and affirms the dignity and rights of every individual. It sees America as a moral nation, neither completely religious nor completely secular. It defines patriotism as love of country and of the people who make it strong. It defends all citizens against unjust coercion and irrational conformity.

This second vision is our vision. It is the vision of a free society. We must be bold enough to proclaim it and strong enough to defend it against all its enemies.
— Rabbi Sherwin Wine
Happy July 4th!!!

The Great FSS Trivia Challenge

1) Although becoming President of the United States qualifies one to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery when they die, only these two presidents are buried there.

2) Though he technically did not meet the requirements to be buried at Arlington, this former heavyweight champion of the world is buried there because President Reagan waived the requirements for him when he died in 1981.

3) If you are a fan of the ‘Rainbow Warrior’ you are rooting for him to claim victory.

4) If you find yourself at Point State Park at the tip of the Golden Triangle overlooking merging rivers which form the Ohio River, you are in this American city.

5) George W. Bush’s decision to invade Iraq sent thousands of Americans to war. Who was the last person to serve as President who actually fought in a war himself?

6) He starred as Steve McGarrett in the long running TV police show series Hawaii Five-0.

7) Speaking of Hawaii Five-0, it had one of the most famous TV show theme songs in American history and was composed by this man.

8) How much did the United States pay when it acquired the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803?

9) If you were visiting the Biltmore Estate, where in the United States would you be?

10) He had a hit song in 1981 with this ballad tribute to his father called, “The Leader of the Band.”

11) In 1979, the NHL made it mandatory for all new players coming into the league to wear these as standard equipment.



Last Issue’s Puzzle Solution
1) Wal*Mart
2) The Chosen One
3) Eight
4) Cream, The Yardbirds
5) Furlong
6) Boxing, UFC also acceptable
7) Sponge Bob Squarepants
8)Credence Clearwater Revival
9) Davis Love III
10) Cameron Diaz
11) Sao Paulo, Brazil
12) White
13) Michael Moore